Hair and beauty (Beginners) - Level 1
Overview
This course has been designed to introduce you to a range of practical skills from across the hair and beauty industries.
This qualification has been designed to prepare you for employment as a supervised assistant/apprentice or for further learning in the hairdressing and beauty therapy industries within college.
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Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
GCSE English and maths with at least grade 2/E, dexterity test and attendance at a one-day 'welcome day' during July/August.
You will need to supply at least one written reference from a teacher or employer and/or your current school or college report. This will need to be uploaded to your myVISION account by the end of May.
Start dates and fees
| Start Date | Duration | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| 16-18 | over 19 |
| Sep 2021 | 1 yr(s) | 4348A1347 | FREE | £500.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our adult finance and funding page for more information.
How long is the course?
36 weeks.
How will I be assessed?
The course is assessed by continuous theory and practical assessments. The theory is assessed by written tasks where access to a computer is essential.
The practical assessments are performed in the Revive salon on paying clients.
All theory and practical work will be collated and presented in an evidence portfolio.
What will I study?
- Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
- Presenting a professional image in a salon
- Create a hair and beauty image
- Nail art
- Essential skills for employment
- Reception
- Project.
Study programmes
It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.
What else can I do?
You'll have the opportunity to undertake work experience in a salon or spa, volunteering, and enterprise at the college.
What can I go on to study?
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